The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
- Date Sat 20th December 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $69.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable running experience at The Longest Night Trail and Ultra Run on December 20-21, 2025, at the scenic Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. This enchanting overnight event invites runners of all levels to embark on a mesmerizing journey under the glow of the moon, starting at sunset and continuing until dawn. With race distances including 50 miles, 50K, marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and 10K, participants will tackle a 1.5-mile loop through wide grassy paths and rolling hills, all while embracing the magic of the nighttime wilderness.
As you navigate the course, you'll have 25 minutes to complete each loop, allowing for a blend of speed and enjoyment. The central barn serves as the hub for runners, offering cozy warmth, hot soup, and a supportive community atmosphere. Gather around the fire with fellow adventurers after your run, sharing stories of your nighttime escapade. Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or just testing your night legs, this event promises excitement, camaraderie, and a unique connection to nature. Lace up your shoes and get ready to chase the stars at The Longest Night!
As you navigate the course, you'll have 25 minutes to complete each loop, allowing for a blend of speed and enjoyment. The central barn serves as the hub for runners, offering cozy warmth, hot soup, and a supportive community atmosphere. Gather around the fire with fellow adventurers after your run, sharing stories of your nighttime escapade. Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or just testing your night legs, this event promises excitement, camaraderie, and a unique connection to nature. Lace up your shoes and get ready to chase the stars at The Longest Night!
Organiser's Description
AHEM... HELLO, DEAR RUNNERS. IT IS IYOUR GUIDING GLOW, YOUR SILENT CHEERLEADER THROUGH THE DARKNESSTHE MOON. SPARKLES ALLOW ME TO PERSONALLY INVITE YOU TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE NIGHTS OF THE YEAR: THE LONGEST NIGHT TRAIL & ULTRA RUN AT LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE. TRUST ME, ILL BE WATCHING EVERY STEP.
AS I RISE OVER THE TREES AND CAST MY SILVER LIGHT ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, YOU'LL EMBARK ON AN OVERNIGHT RUNNING ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHERSTARTING AT SUNSET AND CONTINUING TIL THE FIRST GOLDEN WHISPER OF DAWN. FROM THE COZY CHARM OF AN OLD BARN NESTLED IN THE PRESERVE, YOULL SET OUT ON A 1.5-MILE LOOP THROUGH WIDE GRASSY TRAILS UNDER MY WATCHFUL EYE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED ULTRARUNNER OR JUST TESTING YOUR NIGHT LEGS, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE.
EVERY LOOP YOU RUN, YOURE RACING BOTH THE CLOCK AND THE STARS. HOURGLASS NOT DONESPARKLES YOULL HAVE 25 MINUTES TO COMPLETE EACH LOOPPLENTY OF TIME TO PUSH YOUR PACE, THEN COZY UP BY THE FIRE WITH FELLOW MOONLIT WANDERERS WHILE I FLOAT ABOVE. AS YOU RUN, LISTEN FOR THE WHISPER OF WINGS, THE RUSTLE OF DEER, AND MAYBE EVEN THE SOFT CRUNCH OF FOX PAWS. YOURE NOT JUST RACINGYOURE PART OF THE NIGHTTIME WILDERNESS NOW. AND I PROMISE, ITS MAGICAL. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS ARE TIRED AND YOUR HEART FULL, YOULL GATHER BENEATH MY SETTING LIGHT AND THE RISING SUN TO CELEBRATE THE WILD, QUIET JOURNEY YOU JUST COMPLETED.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: ALL RACES BEGIN AT 6:00PM (JUST AS I RISE!)
WHERE: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE 220 LAKEWOOD DR. GREENVILLE, SC
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 4:30PM INSIDE THE BARN
STOPWATCHALL RUNNERS MUST ADHERE TO THE TIME SCHEDULE BELOW, COMPLETING LAPS UNDER 25 MINUTES
CHOOSE YOUR NIGHTLY JOURNEY
50 MILES 34 LAPS
50K 21 LAPS
MARATHON 18 LAPS
HALF MARATHON 9 LAPS
10K 4 LAPS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1.5 MILE LOOP ON WIDE GRASSY PATHS
ROLLING HILLS, PERFECT FOR MOONLIT PACING
FREE PARKING AND AMPLE SPACE FOR TENTS OR A COZY SETUP INSIDE THE BARN
FIRESIDE WARMTH, GOOD COMPANY, AND MAYBE A HOWLING CHORUS
COURSE
THE COURSE EXTENDS 1.5 MILES FROM OUR CENTRAL BARN, WHICH SERVES AS THE HUB FOR THE START/FINISH LINE, THE RUNNERS AID STATION, AND THE PERSONAL SETUP AREA.
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COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270761611925962226]
AID STATION:
HOT SOUP & BROTH
PICKLES, CHIPS, CANDY, FIG NEWTONS
WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS EVENT! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL.
PERSONAL SET UP:
THERE IS AMPLE SPACE IN AND AROUND THE BARN FOR YOUR PERSONAL SETUP. IF YOU AND YOUR CREW ARE COMING, WELL HAVE ROOM AROUND THE BARN AND ALONG THE COURSE FOR LARGER BASE CAMP SETUPS. BRING YOUR TENT, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FIREWOOD, AND YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE. JUST REMEMBER: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT SO WE LEAVE THIS PRESERVE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN WE FOUND IT. SO LACE UP, BRAVE SOUL. LETS RUN THROUGH THE DARK TOGETHER. ILL BE THERE, SHINING ABOVEYOUR FINISH LINE BEACON IN THE LONGEST NIGHT.
SITE & SETUP GUIDELINES
* FIRE PITS: Must be off the ground or set on a protective ground barrier.
* TENTS: All tents must be properly staked in and secured.
* SETUP TIME: On-site setup will begin at 3:00 PM.
* PARKING BY THE BARN: If you are running a half marathon distance or less, please do not park by the barn. Those spaces are reserved for runners attempting longer distances.
REGISTER NOW... BEFORE THE SUN RISES.
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
AS I RISE OVER THE TREES AND CAST MY SILVER LIGHT ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, YOU'LL EMBARK ON AN OVERNIGHT RUNNING ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHERSTARTING AT SUNSET AND CONTINUING TIL THE FIRST GOLDEN WHISPER OF DAWN. FROM THE COZY CHARM OF AN OLD BARN NESTLED IN THE PRESERVE, YOULL SET OUT ON A 1.5-MILE LOOP THROUGH WIDE GRASSY TRAILS UNDER MY WATCHFUL EYE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED ULTRARUNNER OR JUST TESTING YOUR NIGHT LEGS, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE.
EVERY LOOP YOU RUN, YOURE RACING BOTH THE CLOCK AND THE STARS. HOURGLASS NOT DONESPARKLES YOULL HAVE 25 MINUTES TO COMPLETE EACH LOOPPLENTY OF TIME TO PUSH YOUR PACE, THEN COZY UP BY THE FIRE WITH FELLOW MOONLIT WANDERERS WHILE I FLOAT ABOVE. AS YOU RUN, LISTEN FOR THE WHISPER OF WINGS, THE RUSTLE OF DEER, AND MAYBE EVEN THE SOFT CRUNCH OF FOX PAWS. YOURE NOT JUST RACINGYOURE PART OF THE NIGHTTIME WILDERNESS NOW. AND I PROMISE, ITS MAGICAL. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS ARE TIRED AND YOUR HEART FULL, YOULL GATHER BENEATH MY SETTING LIGHT AND THE RISING SUN TO CELEBRATE THE WILD, QUIET JOURNEY YOU JUST COMPLETED.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: ALL RACES BEGIN AT 6:00PM (JUST AS I RISE!)
WHERE: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE 220 LAKEWOOD DR. GREENVILLE, SC
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 4:30PM INSIDE THE BARN
STOPWATCHALL RUNNERS MUST ADHERE TO THE TIME SCHEDULE BELOW, COMPLETING LAPS UNDER 25 MINUTES
CHOOSE YOUR NIGHTLY JOURNEY
50 MILES 34 LAPS
50K 21 LAPS
MARATHON 18 LAPS
HALF MARATHON 9 LAPS
10K 4 LAPS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1.5 MILE LOOP ON WIDE GRASSY PATHS
ROLLING HILLS, PERFECT FOR MOONLIT PACING
FREE PARKING AND AMPLE SPACE FOR TENTS OR A COZY SETUP INSIDE THE BARN
FIRESIDE WARMTH, GOOD COMPANY, AND MAYBE A HOWLING CHORUS
COURSE
THE COURSE EXTENDS 1.5 MILES FROM OUR CENTRAL BARN, WHICH SERVES AS THE HUB FOR THE START/FINISH LINE, THE RUNNERS AID STATION, AND THE PERSONAL SETUP AREA.
*
COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270761611925962226]
AID STATION:
HOT SOUP & BROTH
PICKLES, CHIPS, CANDY, FIG NEWTONS
WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS EVENT! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL.
PERSONAL SET UP:
THERE IS AMPLE SPACE IN AND AROUND THE BARN FOR YOUR PERSONAL SETUP. IF YOU AND YOUR CREW ARE COMING, WELL HAVE ROOM AROUND THE BARN AND ALONG THE COURSE FOR LARGER BASE CAMP SETUPS. BRING YOUR TENT, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FIREWOOD, AND YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE. JUST REMEMBER: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT SO WE LEAVE THIS PRESERVE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN WE FOUND IT. SO LACE UP, BRAVE SOUL. LETS RUN THROUGH THE DARK TOGETHER. ILL BE THERE, SHINING ABOVEYOUR FINISH LINE BEACON IN THE LONGEST NIGHT.
SITE & SETUP GUIDELINES
* FIRE PITS: Must be off the ground or set on a protective ground barrier.
* TENTS: All tents must be properly staked in and secured.
* SETUP TIME: On-site setup will begin at 3:00 PM.
* PARKING BY THE BARN: If you are running a half marathon distance or less, please do not park by the barn. Those spaces are reserved for runners attempting longer distances.
REGISTER NOW... BEFORE THE SUN RISES.
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
Races
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The Longest Night Challenge (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 or 10k)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sat 20th December 2025 (6:00PM EST)
$69.90
Timed format
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220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States
The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
